Aether Spike
Aether Spike is a compact blue instant from Modern Horizons 3 that costs {1}{U}. On play you choose target spell and you immediately gain two energy counters. You may then pay any amount of {U}; if you do, the target spell is countered unless its controller pays {1} for each {U} you paid this way. The quick interaction gives you a precise tool for turning a destabilizing spell into your tempo, without overcommitting mana on the spot. The art’s swirling blue aether hints at the control you’re applying to the moment, a reminder that disruption can be economical and efficient when timed well.
In practice, Aether Spike shines in blue control and tempo shells, where you want a reliable answer that scales with your energy economy. The two energy counters you gain open doors for future plays, even as you snap off a targeted counter with the cost flexibility built in. It’s a tidy, pragmatic addition to the MH3 toolbox—simple to cast, hard to play around, and oriented toward efficient disruption rather than sheer volume.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {1}{U}
- Card Type: Instant
- Subtypes: None
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Choose target spell. You get two energy counters, then you may pay any amount of {U}. Counter that spell unless its controller pays {1} for each {U} paid this way.
- Power / Toughness: N/A
- Loyalty: N/A